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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.83, 35,205.03 and 15,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.83, 35,205.03 and 15,441.27 is: 21,305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.83 : 35,205.03 = 15,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.83/35,205.03 = 15,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.83x = 35,205.03 × 15,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.83x = 543,610,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,610,241.57/25,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,305.66

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